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Children who have lots of screen time are more likely to have poor communication skills

Screen time linked to communication issues for kids

Children who have lots of screen time are more likely to have poor communication skills, according to new research - but outdoor play may be the solution.

Researchers at Osaka University in Japan found that outdoor play mitigates the negative effects of screen time on daily living skills by 20%.

The study, published in the journal JAMA Paediatrics, stated that tots with a...